Parks, Recreation & Forestry Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · January 20, 2022
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
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CALL TO ORDER 7:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL In attendance were Dardis, Griffith, Holden, Neilson, Reth, Running, Weigle, Clark. P & R
Director Ehnes, SRAC Facility Superintendent Rauterkus, Parks Maintenance Superintendent
McDonald, Interim City Administrator McDonald, Administrative Assistant Heiting. Absent Caldwell,
Coburn.
DECLARATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflict of interest declared.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Griffith proposed to move the Items from visitors ahead of the board items.
Neilson moved, Dardis seconded, all voted to amend the agenda.
Neilson moved, Dardis seconded and all voted to approve the agenda as amended.
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Running moved, Neilson seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of
the December 16th, 2021 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened at 7:32 A.M., with no public comments received.
ITEMS FROM VISITORS (Policy Note: Visitors are limited to 5 minutes of presentation followed by questions)
· Kody Klein presented information on an idea/concept of a future skate park.
o Kody presented renderings and discussed the need for a new skate park due to the
current skate park needing to be updated. A discussion was held by multiple skate park
supporters providing ideas and justification for the proposal of a new skate park.
o Griffith discussed the importance of applying for different grants to help fund the
project and getting organized as a group.
o Ehnes stated that due to the Spearfish School District needing to utilize their land for
future development, the skate park will need to be removed by this fall. Ehnes
discussed now would be the time we need to think about the future of the skate park
due to the requested removal. At this time, the city would not be able to pay for the
entirety of the project due to the priority of other projects already budgeted and on
the capital improvement plan. It was advised that for the skate park to have the best
success, the individuals would need to develop a non-profit organization and form a
relationship with the city to help develop a private-public partnership.
o No action was taken on this item.
BOARD ITEMS
· Introduction of new board members.
· New Members- Sam Holden, Kara Weigel, Diana Reth.
· Election of officers
· Chair
o Dardis motioned, Neilson seconded and all voted to elect Griffith to serve as chair
for 2022.
· Vice-chair
o Neilson motioned, Clark seconded, and all voted to elect Dardis as Vice-Chair for
2022.
· Assign board members to subcommittees
· Rec Center Committee
o Bill Coburn, Charlie Neilson, Barb Running, Diana Reth, Kelly Dardis.
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
· Master Plan and Budget Committee
o Mistie Caldwell, Sam Holden, Kara Weigle, Justin Griffith.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Items
· Q & A on January board update.
o Neilson inquired about the lighting project that is planned to begin this April. Ehnes
explained that the Lions Club was able to fund and partner with the City of Spearfish to
achieve the first phase of the lighting project. The rec path from Brady Park towards
Jackson Blvd. through Lion’s Park is scheduled to be the first to receive the lighting.
This is projected to be a legacy project, in hopes it will continue until the entirety of
the rec path is fully lit.
o Running questioned when the lighting would be installed on the path near Jorgensen
Park. Ehnes commented that it is unknown at this time. Neilson questioned the
spacing between the light poles. Ehnes explained ordering taller poles allowed for
more space in between poles, which resulted in fewer poles to purchase. Weigle
commented that as a user, this would be beneficial due to poor lighting in the
mornings and evenings.
o Weigle questioned the Jorgensen Bridge update, requesting that the repairs get
completed after the school year due to this bridge being one of the main paths for
children to get to and from school. Ehnes explained that the city just received the
updated engineered plans, it is projected to take an additional 45-60 days to receive
the materials. The city will work with a contractor to determine a time frame with a
request it be done during the summer.
Rec & Aquatic Center
· Discuss options to modify hours at the Recreation Center.
o Rauterkus discussed the variability of summer vs winter evening rec center usage, due
to the substantial differences, a request for a committee meeting was made.
o Neilson questioned when hiring for our seasonal positions if it is possible to continue
employment year-round. Rauterkus explained that due to federal regulations and city
policy, a seasonal employee can only work 165 days. If a year-round position is vacant
the seasonal employee has the option to apply for that position.
o Weigle requested data on how many 24-hour members we currently have and if it was
possible to see if some of those users are included in our evening usage.
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Items
· Review the final 2021 budget numbers for the rec center and campground.
o Ehnes presented the final budget numbers for the rec center and campground.
FYI ITEMS
· January 28th-30th- Indoor Soccer Tournament.
· February 11th- All Accessible Dinner and Dance.
· February 12th- Small and Tall Ball.
· February 19th- Senior Sock Hop.
ADJOURNMENT Neilson motioned, Clark seconded and all voted to adjourn at 8:42 A.M.
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Agenda
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – AGENDA
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DECLARATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMENT
BOARD ITEMS
• Introduction of new board members.
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – AGENDA
Thursday, January 20th, 2022 City Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
• Election of officers
• Chair
• Vice-chair
• Assign board members to subcommittees
• Rec Center Committee
• Master Plan and Budget Committee
ITEMS FROM VISITORS (Policy Note: Visitors are limited to 5 minutes of presentation followed by questions)
• Kody Klein will be presenting information on an idea/concept of a future skate park.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Items
• Q & A on January board update.
Rec & Aquatic Center
• Discuss options to modify hours at the Recreation Center.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Items
• Review the final 2021 budget numbers for the rec center and campground.
FYI ITEMS
• January 28th-30th- Indoor Soccer Tournament.
• February 11th- All Accessible Dinner and Dance.
• February 12th- Small and Tall Ball.
• February 19th- Senior Sock Hop.
ADJOURNMENT
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Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
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CALL TO ORDER 7:34 A.M.
ROLL CALL In attendance was Dardis, Griffith, Hall, Neilson, Running, Clark. P & R Director Ehnes,
SRAC Facility Superintendent Rauterkus, Parks Maintenance Superintendent McDonald, Interim City
Administrator McDonald. Administrative Assistant Heiting. Absent Caldwell, Coburn.
DECLARATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts of interest were declared.
Next Meeting – January 20th, 2022 7:30 A.M. Council Chambers
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Advisory Board – MINUTES
Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Hall moved, Neilson seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Neilson moved, Hall seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of the
November 18th, 2021, meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened at 7:38 A.M., with no public comments received.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Items
• Question and answer session on December staff update.
o Griffith inquired about how the sports complex fundraising was going. Ehnes explained
that 3 shade structures have been spoken for and one business that has pledged
$100,00.00 for one softball field. Ehnes stated that the volunteer committee is
planning on hosting a fundraising event in May at the building site.
o Neilson questioned how far the city plans to get with the Rec Path. Ehnes explained
that phase 1 was bid and awarded to Main Line Construction. The project is projected
to start in the spring and be done by fall. Phase 2 will be done in conjunction with
Phase 1. This project is planned to be substantially complete by fall 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Items
• Recognize Nancy Hall for her years of service on the advisory board.
o Nancy was recognized for completing a 4-year term. Nancy was a large contributor in
the Pickleball project located at the City Park, the creation of the Parks, and Recreation
Master Plan, and was instrumental in developing the 5-year capital improvement plan
for the department.
Director Items
• Approve the new rec center policy manual.
o Ehnes requested to move forward with the proposed recreation policy manual, this
manual will include three different policies including the indoor facility, waterpark, and
facility rental policy. Ehnes explained that the rec center’s current policies have not
been adopted by the council, therefore consistent policy enforcement has not been in
place.
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o Rauterkus discussed the importance of providing staff with a policy, which will allow
for support in the event disciplinary actions need to be taken.
o Ehnes discussed the hours of operation as well as closures due to inclement weather,
which will continue to be at the discretion of the P & R Director or the Rec Center
Superintendent.
o Newly adopted Rental policies will be sent by email as well as a paper copy will be
available at the rec center. The facility rental policy will be sent out digitally and be
provided as part of the facility rental contract as well as posted and available at the rec
center.
o Griffith questioned if the hours of operation will be placed in the policy. Ehnes
explained that the hours of operation will continue to go through the proper channels
and the policy includes a disclaimer that hours may be adjusted as needed.
o Neilson questioned if the policy would affect the users of Kids Point Daycare.
Rauterkus explained that the policy would affect our rec center users/member base.
The daycare is a privately owned business, they would be responsible for creating and
enforcing their policies.
o Hall moved, Dardis seconded, and all voted to recommend the policies to the full
council.
Rec & Aquatic Center
• Discuss options to modify hours at the rec and aquatics center.
o Rauterkus discussed modifying the rec center’s hours of operation due to staffing
difficulties as well as recently providing the option to have 24-hour access. Staff is
currently working on getting a precise headcount on users in the A.M hours as well as
the P.M. hours that could potentially be affected by the decrease in staffed hours.
o Griffith discussed and questioned how the rec center can provide adequate customer
service with the increase in members but a decline in staff. Ehnes explained the duties
have been equally divided within the current staff but expressed concern that at some
point it becomes too much of a burden on staff and becomes difficult to maintain a
positive work environment.
o Hall discussed the possibility of partnering with BHSU and utilizing their internship
program to help provide extra staff, this option would be beneficial to the student as it
will count as college credit and grade, as well as work experience.
o Griffith questioned what the cost reduction would be if the hours were reduced, Ehnes
explained that there would be no savings, however, the hours would be allocated to
different times of the day.
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Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Council Chambers 7:30 A.M.
o Rauterkus discussed the potential conflict with reducing operation hours due to the
rental usage in the afternoon and evening hours. Rauterkus said using technology such
as keypads or access fobs could allow coaches to access the gym for late-night gym
rentals if the rec center hours should be reduced.
o Ehnes explained that at this time he would just like to start the discussion and review
options and data. This is not a request for immediate change, therefore will not be
voted on at this time.
FYI ITEMS
• Review of the SRAC showcase event.
o Rauterkus discussed how the event went, the radio was present to broadcast the
event, and volunteers were present to demonstrate the different activities that were
offered. Rauterkus expressed that the rock wall and the walking track had generated
the most interest.
▪ Sold 14 waterpark memberships
▪ Sold 3 memberships, 1 single 3 months, 1 family 3 months, and 1 walking pass
3 months.
• Three new board members in January. Board will vote on Chair and Vice-Chair positions.
o Ehnes discussed that three new board members are going to council on Monday night.
There are currently two seats for a 3-year term and one seat for a 1-year term.
o Griffith questioned if it was possible to educate the new board members before the
next PRFAB meeting. Director Ehnes explained that after being appointed, he planned
to sit down and conduct an orientation and go over the by-laws and other information
before the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Clark moved, Hall seconded, and all voted to adjourn at 8:28 A.M.
Next Meeting – January 20th, 2022 7:30 A.M. Council Chambers
Sam Holden Biography
Sam Holden rejoined the Yellow Jackets in September 2021 as Assistant Athletics Director for
Events & Internal Operations.
Prior to BHSU, Holden worked at Saint Mary’s College where he was promoted to Associate
Athletics Director for Facilities in the fall of 2019, after serving two years as Assistant Athletic
Director for Facilities.
There, he was instrumental in the completion of an 8-million-dollar remodel of their UCU Pavilion
and the completion of a brand new 2.3-million-dollar strength and conditioning training center in
the summer of 2020.
He also oversaw the day-to-day operations of all of the athletic facilities for the College’s 16
Division I sports, including game contracts, facility scheduling, and external events. He also oversaw
all maintenance and special projects, which included the purchasing and installation of a new
scoreboard, batting cages, a new sound system, and backstop padding at Cottrell Softball Field.
Before Saint Mary’s, Holden was the Athletics Facilities and Events Supervisor at the University of
the Pacific where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the athletic facilities and was the event
manager for all home athletic events. He served as the co-tournament director for the America East
Field Hockey Tournament and played a role in hosting the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball
Regional in Stockton.
Before his time in Events and Facilities, Holden served as an assistant men’s basketball coach and
video coordinator for the men’s basketball team at Pacific. He assisted the head coaches with all
facets of the program including scouting reports, recruiting, camps, and any video needs.
Before arriving at Pacific, Holden worked as the assistant basketball coach at Mount Marty College.
There he helped the head coach with all aspects of the basketball program. He served as the main
point of contact for all athletic facility schedules. Holden also managed a department-wide
fundraiser that raised over $25,000.
Holden got his start in college athletics at Black Hills State where he served as the assistant men’s
basketball coach.
Holden received his master's degree in Strategic Leadership from Black Hills State University in
2012, as well as his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2010.
Kara Weigel Biography
Kara Weigel has been a physical therapist at Monument Health Rehabilitation in Spearfish since
2015. She enjoys helping her patients reach their mobility goals- whether that is to return to a
competitive sport or walk without pain. Areas of special interest to her include osteoporosis,
running-related injuries, and spine pain. Prior to starting with Monument Health, Kara worked as a
home health PT for Heartland Home Health in Belle Fourche from 2012-2015.
Kara and her husband, Matt, grew up in eastern South Dakota and attended Augustana College.
After undergrad, Kara was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. She attended the
Army Baylor Physical therapy program in San Antonio Texas, where she received her Doctorate
degree in physical therapy.
After graduation, Kara was stationed at Ft. Belvior, VA, and was a staff PT at Ft. Belvoir
Community Hospital. She was deployed as the physical therapist for the 28th Combat Support
Hospital in Baghdad Iraq from 2006-2007.
Kara and Matt (who is also a PT) moved to Eugene, Oregon, and worked as physical therapists for
Therapeutic Associates from 2007-2012. They decided after their second child was born, that it was
time to move back to their roots to be closer to family and a simpler life.
Kara and Matt purposefully chose Spearfish as the town to raise their family and moved here in
2012. They fell in love with its beauty, small-town feel, access to outdoor activities as well as ease of
getting around town on bike or foot.
A lifelong runner, you can frequently find Kara getting miles in on the bike path or the Lookout
trails. Kara and Matt, have 3 children (Jovan 13, Sophia 10, Quintin 3). In the summer you can find
their crew mountain biking, hiking, swimming, or enjoying a local park. When winter rolls around
they enjoy hitting the ski slopes, cross country skiing, sledding and skating.
Diana Reth Biography
Diana Reth and her family moved to Spearfish 14 years ago from southern California. She has a
degree in political science and before moving had a career in law enforcement as a juvenile
probation officer. She has previously served and led two local boards: Western Hills Humane
Society and Northern Hills CASA. Diana enjoys being active in her community and has served in
many different ways. Currently, she and her husband coordinate the Black Hills Super 6 mountain
bike race, which is a fundraiser for Northern Hills CASA.
Diana and her husband have three children ages 25,14, and 12 and they own Spearfish Family
Dentistry. Their family enjoys many outdoor activities together including downhills skiing, Nordic
skiing, fat biking, and mountain biking. Mountain biking is Diana’s favorite outdoor sport and is
excited to be on this board to help bring a unique perspective.
Spearfish Skatepark
Looking Forward
Why spend the money?
Why spend the money on a new skatepark?
• Provides mental and physical health benefits
• Creates a positive economic impact (tourism, etc.)
• Reduces damage to private property and trespassing
• Provides a safe and healthy environment for wheeled sports
• Reduces illicit behavior by providing a monitored facility
• Last but not least, our skatepark just doesn’t meet up to our
Spearfishian ideals…
Norfolk, NE $480,000 2020
Gillette, WY $350,000 2014
10,000sqft
Potential Designs…
January Park, Rec and Forestry
Advisory Board Update
Director Update:
Exit 8 Rec Path Expansion:
The RTP section through the Spearfish Forest Products Sports Complex is complete. The City has
received the $100,000 reimbursement from SDGFP for this first section of the path. The Hillsview
sidewalk portion of the project is complete as well. The City Council accepted the certificate of
completion and signed the two-year warranty. The DOT accepted the low bid from Mainline
Contracting for phase 1 with the thought that if the project were rebid next year the cost would
more than likely increase. The contractor will start next spring with a completion date of next
October. Phase 2 100% plans have been reviewed and commented on by our engineering staff. This
phase will go to bid this spring and the construction will run concurrently with phase 1. The entire
3-miles should be complete by October and open for use.
Sports Complex
Construction is in full swing at the site. The underground utilities are mostly in. They have started
installing irrigation and sifting topsoil. City staff have finished reviewing the restroom and
concession building plans and returned comments to the manufacturer. The buildings will be
delivered in mid-March. Staff and the design team have kicked off the design of phase 2 which
includes wayfinding, playground, small restroom, and maintenance building. The substantial
completion for phase 1 is still set for July but may have to be adjusted due to getting a late start and
winter weather. Fundraising has been slow. We have a couple of sponsorship commitments and a
few others that are interested. The fundraising committee will continue to reach out to businesses
and organizations to try and secure funding. The fundraising committee is planning to host a
fundraising kickoff event in May on the complex site to allow possible donors the opportunity to
come and see what the complex will offer and what sponsorship opportunities are available. Staff
have been working on the design of the maintenance building as well as the purchase of the third
restroom that will be located next to the playground. Phase 2 will be bid in multiple packages to
complete the project.
Jorgensen Park Bridge
Staff are still waiting on the recommendation from the manufacturer and the design team for a final
recommendation on a permanent fix. As of last week, the plans are complete and being reviewed.
Once the plans are finalized, it will take 45-60 days to acquire the materials. Staff will then work on
obtaining a contractor to conduct the work.
January Park, Rec and Forestry
Advisory Board Update
Bandshell
The new bandshell design is being worked on by Williams and Associates. The initial design will be
enough to get a solid cost estimate and enough information to begin applying for grants. Once the
initial design is completed and a solid estimate is provided, Staff will begin applying for grant
opportunities to help fund the construction. There is not a solid timeline for this project as it
depends on fundraising and grant cycles. I would hope to construct in 2024.
Skate Park
I was recently contacted by the Spearfish School District about the skate park. They are moving
forward with building their new building and the skate park needs to be removed. We will have
until fall to demolish it and remove it from the property. I am working with the park staff to see if
this is something that can be done in-house or if I need to hire a contractor to remove it. Staff are
also evaluating the condition of the equipment, possible locations, and if it is worth relocating the
current equipment to a new piece of property or if our resources are better spent building a new one
in the future.
Rec Center Policies
The policies were approved at last month’s board meeting. As soon as the City Attorney can look
over them one last time, I will then take them to City Council for final adoption.
Black Hills Bike Share
The lease was approved by City Council and the project is moving forward. The owners are
working on getting the appropriate permits and construction should start sometime this spring and
the kiosk will be fully operational by summer.
Rec Path Lighting
The City has partnered with the Spearfish Lions Club to install solar lighting on the rec path from
Brady Park through Lion’s Park. The proposal was awarded at the first City Council meeting and
January and the materials have been ordered. Materials are expected to arrive in April. Staff will
coordinate with GenPro on installation. The installation will only take roughly one week to
complete. The path should have lighting by the beginning of the summer. This is a legacy project
and staff and Lions Club would like to work together to light the entirety of the rec path through
Evans Park over the next several years. I am planning on applying for grants to help fund future
phases of lighting.
January Park, Rec and Forestry
Advisory Board Update
Rec Center Pool Heaters
The department has $100,000 budgeted to purchase pool heaters for the aquatic center. The heaters
are 15 years old. One heater is completely inoperable and cannot be repaired and a second heater is
getting close to being inoperable. I am working with a vendor to get these purchased and installed
before water park season, but due to shipping delays, they may not be delivered for 12-16 weeks.
Parks, Rec, and Forestry Update
1. Storm Damage – phase 2
a. Continuing to do restoration pruning/removals due to October snowstorm
b. Work has been focused primarily on Rose Hill Cemetery
c. Staff will continue to work through parks throughout the winter
2. Tree City USA
a. The nomination was submitted to the Arbor Day Foundation and approved by
South Dakota Resource Conservation and Forestry to maintain certification as a
Tree City USA for a 38th year
b. An application was submitted to the Arbor Day Foundation and approved by South
Dakota Resource Conservation and Forestry to be recognized for a Growth Award
based on the city-wide tree inventory that was done by our intern last summer
3. Chinook Days bonfire
a. Parks staff hauled Christmas trees from the free community dump sites to the site of
the Chinook Days bonfire
4. Spearfish Canyon Disc Golf course projects
a. Working through a list of projects before the SD State Championships in August of
2022
b. Focus this fall/winter has been on tree removals and spreading woodchips on all
fairways and putting greens
5. Campground
a. The campground will host a Spearfish Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection at
the Snapper’s Club on May 4, 2022
b. The event will highlight and showcase the new Campworks App that will allow local
businesses to interact and advertise to campground guests directly
c. Zoom meeting with Campworks app developer will allow for a presentation and Q
and A session
d. All are welcome to attend
6. Professional development - conferences
a. 3 employees attended the International Society of Arboriculture – Dakotas Chapter
conference in Aberdeen, SD
January Park, Rec and Forestry
Advisory Board Update
b. 2 employees will be attending the Wyoming Grower’s and Grounds Conference in
Casper, WY in February
7. Seasonal employee hiring
a. Seasonal positions in Parks, Cemetery, Spec Rec, and Campground will soon be
posted on the City of Spearfish website
b. We will begin accepting and reviewing applications in January
Rec Center Update
Memberships
• Our membership on 12-31-21 was 2,024. This is an increase of 61 members since the last
report. I pulled the report at the end of the year instead of this week due to changes in
Silver Sneakers memberships. We have to renew and update all the Silver Sneakers members
in January. This process would make the report inaccurate until we complete the updates.
Day Passes
• Between December 9th and January 11th, we sold 534 adult day passes, 525 youth day passes,
and 77 walking day passes. averaging 36.5 per day. This is an increase of 12.5 per day.
Waterpark memberships
• We have sold 70 Waterpark memberships for the 2022 season.
Fitness
• Silver Sneaker classes had a total of 4,502 participants in 2021.
• We started a HIIT class Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 pm, and Saturday at 9:15 am. We
have averaged 7 participants in the class.
• We are closing the weight room twice a month from 1-2 PM for Deep Cleaning.
Staffing
• We hired two part-time Recreation Assistants, Bridget Beck, and Jaelynn James.
• We interview two candidates for the Fitness and Aquatics Coordinator position on Friday,
January 14th.
• The first review of candidates for seasonal positions will be the first week of February. If
you know anyone looking for summer employment please send them our way.
Programming
• 3 on 3 Adult basketball has started.
January Park, Rec and Forestry
Advisory Board Update
• Skate nights are the first Friday of each month.
• We are offering 3 dances in February.
o February 11th is the All-Accessible Dinner and Dance at the Pavilion.
▪ Dinner at 5 pm, Dance 6-8 pm
▪ This dance is designed for individuals with special needs.
▪ $8 per participant
o February 12th is the Small and Tall Ball at the Pavilion.
▪ Dinner at 5 pm, Dance 6-8 pm.
▪ $50/couple and $20 for additional attendees.
▪ Participants must register by February 4th.
o February 19th is the Senior Sock-Hop at the Pavilion.
▪ Dinner at 4:30 pm, Dance 5:30-7:30 pm.
▪ $50/couple and $20 for additional attendees.
▪ Participants much register by February 11th.
• Pre-School and Daycare PE Classes.
o We are scheduled to teach 12 classes this month.
▪ We normally average 8 per month.
Lights in the Gymnasium
• Maintenance will be working over the next few months to transition the lights and fixtures in
the gymnasium to all LED.
Membership-2021 Overall
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 3457 4.80%
6:00 AM 2549 3.60%
7:00 AM 5091 7.10%
8:00 AM 8156 11.40%
Total Check-Ins
9:00 AM 4401 6.20% 12000
10:00 AM 3516 4.90%
10000
11:00 AM 4511 6.30%
12:00 PM 7460 10.50% 8000
1:00 PM 5720 8.00%
6000
2:00 PM 3962 5.60%
3:00 PM 10939 15.30% 4000
4:00 PM 4349 6.10%
2000
5:00 PM 4031 5.70%
6:00 PM 1866 2.60% 0
7:00 PM 1066 1.50%
8:00 PM 243 0.30%
9:00 PM 3 0.00%
Totals for Membership 71320
Day Pass
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 123 0.30%
6:00 AM 155 0.40%
7:00 AM 231 0.70%
8:00 AM 392 1.10%
9:00 AM 428 1.20%
10:00 AM 854 2.40%
11:00 AM 745 2.10%
12:00 PM 3139 8.80%
1:00 PM 13621 38.40%
2:00 PM 4871 13.70%
3:00 PM 5343 15.00%
4:00 PM 3154 8.90%
5:00 PM 1295 3.60%
6:00 PM 592 1.70%
7:00 PM 478 1.30%
8:00 PM 81 0.20%
Totals 35502
Membership: Jan1-May28
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 1746 6.60%
6:00 AM 871 3.30%
7:00 AM 1922 7.30%
8:00 AM 3143 11.90%
9:00 AM 2588 9.80% Total Check-Ins
10:00 AM 1602 6.10%
6000
11:00 AM 1527 5.80%
12:00 PM 1275 4.80% 5000
1:00 PM 1270 4.80%
4000
2:00 PM 950 3.60%
3:00 PM 5023 19.00% 3000
4:00 PM 1358 5.10% 2000
5:00 PM 1644 6.20%
6:00 PM 851 3.20% 1000
7:00 PM 522 2.00% 0
8:00 PM 76 0.30%
Totals for Membership 26369
Day Pass
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 75 1.80%
6:00 AM 63 1.50%
7:00 AM 68 1.60%
8:00 AM 179 4.30%
9:00 AM 147 3.50%
10:00 AM 499 11.90%
11:00 AM 296 7.00%
12:00 PM 146 3.50%
1:00 PM 285 6.80%
2:00 PM 206 4.90%
3:00 PM 1073 25.50%
4:00 PM 413 9.80%
5:00 PM 300 7.10%
6:00 PM 260 6.20%
7:00 PM 174 4.10%
8:00 PM 24 0.60%
Totals 4208
Membership: May29-Sept6
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 680 2.70%
6:00 AM 924 3.70%
7:00 AM 1546 6.20%
8:00 AM 2134 8.50%
Total Check-Ins
9:00 AM 974 3.90%
10:00 AM 858 3.40% 6000
11:00 AM 1920 7.60% 5000
12:00 PM 4994 19.90%
1:00 PM 3193 12.70% 4000
2:00 PM 1994 7.90%
3000
3:00 PM 2187 8.70%
4:00 PM 1604 6.40% 2000
5:00 PM 1387 5.50%
6:00 PM 453 1.80% 1000
7:00 PM 179 0.70% 0
8:00 PM 81 0.30%
9:00 PM 1 0.00%
Totals for Membership 25109
Day Pass
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 15 0.10%
6:00 AM 56 0.20%
7:00 AM 75 0.30%
8:00 AM 108 0.40%
9:00 AM 87 0.30%
10:00 AM 133 0.50%
11:00 AM 245 0.90%
12:00 PM 2742 9.70%
1:00 PM 13098 46.50%
2:00 PM 4489 15.90%
3:00 PM 3619 12.90%
4:00 PM 2381 8.50%
5:00 PM 726 2.60%
6:00 PM 161 0.60%
7:00 PM 191 0.70%
8:00 PM 28 0.10%
Totals 28154
Membership: Sept7-Dec31
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 1029 5.20%
6:00 AM 754 3.80%
7:00 AM 1623 8.20%
8:00 AM 2879 14.50% Total Check-Ins
9:00 AM 839 4.20%
4000
10:00 AM 1056 5.30%
3500
11:00 AM 1064 5.40%
3000
12:00 PM 1191 6.00%
1:00 PM 1257 6.30% 2500
2:00 PM 1018 5.10% 2000
3:00 PM 3729 18.80% 1500
4:00 PM 1387 7.00% 1000
5:00 PM 1000 5.00% 500
6:00 PM 562 2.80% 0
7:00 PM 365 1.80%
8:00 PM 86 0.40%
9:00 PM 2 0.00%
Totals for Membership 19841
Day Pass
Hour Total Check-Ins Percent
5:00 AM 33 1.10%
6:00 AM 36 1.10%
7:00 AM 88 2.80%
8:00 AM 105 3.30%
9:00 AM 194 6.20%
10:00 AM 222 7.10%
11:00 AM 204 6.50%
12:00 PM 251 8.00%
1:00 PM 238 7.60%
2:00 PM 176 5.60%
3:00 PM 651 20.70%
4:00 PM 360 11.50%
5:00 PM 269 8.60%
6:00 PM 171 5.40%
7:00 PM 113 3.60%
8:00 PM 29 0.90%
Totals 3140
Rec Center Overall
2020 Rev as of December $380,404.00
2021 Rev as of December $1,079,795.00
Difference
2020 Expense as of December $886,659.00
2021 Expense as of December $1,326,105.00
Difference
2021 Budgeted Rev $991,748.00
2021 Actual Rev $1,079,795.00
Difference $88,047.00
2021 Budgeted Expense $1,448,429.00
2021 Actual Expense $1,326,105.00
Difference $122,324.00
Actual Revenue VS Expense $246,310.00
Budgeted Revenue VS Expense $456,681.00
Difference $210,371.00
2021 Supplement $246,310.00 81.43% Recovery Rate
2020 Supplement $506,256.00 (Closed Waterpark/Facility) 42.90% Recovery Rate
2019 Supplement $379,367.18 73.90% Recovery Rate
2018 Supplement $397,345.00 $541,848.00 With Maint
2017 Supplement $283,945.00 $422,616.00 With Maint
2016 Supplement $424,736.00
2015 Supplement $397,664.00
General Fund
2020 Rev as of December $222,119.00
2021 Rev as of December $779,901.00
Difference
2020 Expense as of December $728,735.00
2021 Expense as of December $1,027,793.00
Difference
2021 Budgeted Rev $653,748.00
2021 Actual Rev $779,901.00
Difference $126,153.00
2021 Budgeted Expense $1,110,429.00
2021 Actual Expense $1,027,793.00
Difference $82,636.00
Actual Revenue VS Expense $247,892.00
Budgeted Revenue VS Expense $456,681.00
Difference $208,789.00
Campground
2020 Rev as of December $579,348.24
2021 Rev as of December $606,254.72
Difference $26,906.48
2020 Expense as of December $302,306.32
2021 Expense as of December $413,231.05
Difference $110,924.73
2021 Budgeted Rev $517,920.00
2021 Actual Rev $606,254.72
Difference $88,334.72
2021 Budgeted Expense $418,555.00
2021 Actual Expense $413,231.05
Difference $5,323.95
Actual Revenue VS Expense $193,023.67
Budgeted Revenue VS Expense $99,365.00
Difference $93,658.67
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